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So it’s back to reality for us all as the summer break was over. I find it a bit sad that the summer break has gone by so fast…time sure goes by fast when you are having fun.

I spent some time with family and siblings. Went to an old swimming place, and also Kei and I had gone on a staycation at the hotel that we are most familiar with-AG New World hotel. I spent afternoons on the pool, so it was a good thing that I got some swimsuits.

AG New World Hotel’s pool -photo from the internet

Though we did not really plan ahead for the summer break, it ended up well. It was probably one of the most restful summer break I had.

After the staycation, we went to the mall because Kei wanted to see a movie, it was a toss up between Pacific Rim and Ready Player One. He ended up picking Ready Player One and it was a good one!

Ready Player One -photo taken from the internet

It made me think about the what ifs –since we have (a relatively new and crude) virtual reality now-that will surely improve over the years, crypto currencies, and same as the movie… there are lesser and lesser greeneries/gardens and more highly populated urban cities, many people chose to avoid their problems and escape the harsh realities of life. (thru gaming addiction or other addictions…) So maybe this is like a cautionary tale for us all. I’d say go see it if you have the time.

We just watched Beauty and the Beast yesterday. Late I know, but we got the movie house to ourselves so it ain’t that bad.

Beauty and the Beast -photo from the internet

Emma Watson looked so pretty as Belle, as well as the remake of Belle’s yellow gown! Luke Evans also did a great job playing Gaston. To quote my bestfriend Jo:”If movies are cheap, I would watch it over and over again”. -I would definitely do that too!

I still have last song syndrome from the movie. No, actually make that from all the familiar Disney songs of my childhood. I sing along to them! Back to the movie, I liked how they made it as close to the cartoon that I watched countless of times in the TV and in my ViewMaster.

Lighted View Master just like mine. The only reels I have was Beauty and the Beast and Flintstones.

I swap ViewMaster reels with my friends.- That way we all get to watch different stories without having to buy a lot of reels. So retro.

And In the topic of being late and retro… Riverdale is delayed!!! But again its ok. Because the series is renewed by CW for season 2! So relieved! Archie Comics in a show. My favorite new show this season.

I kept the days leading to valentines busy. (Not only at work.) I sourced/created/assembled my bridesmaids kits. It includes a letter, our love story, color palette, their roles, details on the day, and something sparkly-earrings/something sweet-chocolate covered biscuit/something pretty-face mask for the bridesmaids.

*This is not usually done in the Philippines. We got the idea from the US, as some brides assemble kits for their bridesmaids. I decided to make my girls kits to inform them of the wedding details and place a smile on their faces.

My ready to be assembled (bridesmaid) kits!

To give you a better view of all the paper inside… I customized everything! Save for the huge pink box. Those are store brought.

my customized stationary designed and made by me! =)

A better photo of the kit. As taken by one of my soon to be bridesmaid. Thanks for the photo Gwen!

Gave my bridesmaids the boxes and they all loved it! *I am happy! All the effort was worth it!*

On the course of the week I also managed to do some catching up with all the lovely people in my life.

valentine week

I had a lovely Fri-date with my best friend Joanna (we call each other Lupet). Finally watched a movie (that thing called tadhana) with my workmate. Had dinner with the family and got a lot of sweet (valentine) gifts!

But, not everything is rosy. My eye infection is back again, diagnosed on Feb 9 and is currently under medication until (hopefully) next week. So I’m wearing my glasses (nerd mode) the whole time!

And as always, Kei and I spent the Valentine’s day late. We celebrated it on the 15th. Kei took me out for dinner at 22 Prime. (Wow! I know! Too bad I don’t have decent photos as the place was dim. )

Photo taken from 22 Prime’s Facebook

For all the troubles valentine brings, I made sure Kei also got something.

*The toy was his childhood frustration. He wanted a Donatello toy, and told his dad he wanted the purple one. But for some reason his dad mistakenly got him a TMNT villain (kalaban) toy! That made him very sad!

*My thankful friday will temporarily be moved to saturday to give way to Filipino Friday.

Woot! Weekend is here again! I am thankful for:

1.) A Uji Matcha Kitkat given to me today. Because I love KitKat/s.

uji matcha Kitkat photo from the internet

2.) A unplanned movie night date with Kei! We watched gravity.

Movie date at Greenhills Promenade

3.) Meeting my cousins tomorrow for a late moon festival dice game.

4.) For my Dermatologist. I may hate visiting her because it (pricking) is painful (both literally and in the wallet). But really, I am thankful that you are taking care of me.

5.) I am also happy that my Confirmation Class will resume tomorrow!

“I’ve started to look at life differently. When you’re thanking God for every little you – every meal, every time you wake up, every time you take a sip of water – you can’t help but be more thankful for life itself, for the unlikely and miraculous fact that you exist at all.” -A.J. Jacobs

2.) Drank wine with the family to kick start the weekend. (My 18 year old sister brought a bottle of wine and proceeded to pour everyone a cup. Our family doesn’t really drink, but weirdly enough my parents were okay with this, and drank with us. )

3.) Movie marathon. (Usually I watch one movie per weekend. This time I watched 3: Despicable Me 2, Pacific Rim and Confessions-from the Eiga-Sai festival.)

4.) I get to go to the first study session of my Baptismal Class.

5.) I got a 50% off dress from Dorothy Perkins. It was a blue/white chinoiserie print dress I saw from a window display a month ago! In my size! (I don’t really get to buy dresses on this brand as most of the dresses are a bit big, have huge armholes, too low necklines or the length is too short. )

6.) The Heat is on! The church SSP-Zion Caregroup friends finally clamped down a dinner reservation at Shangri-La Ortigas buffet restaurant Heat.

I just hope this work week will be smooth sailing, as we are having a rough time at work lately…